The Kobe University Summer Program in Japanese Language & Culture (Summer Program) is an intensive 10-day program for students studying Japanese at universities sharing academic partnerships with Kobe University.
This program focusses on engaging students' Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking skills through studying current issues in Japan, aiming to raise overall Japanese ability, as well as deepening understanding today's Japanese society. It particularly aims to strengthen the speaking ability of students at Upper Intermediate level. Through classes and interaction with Japanese people, we hope to provide an experience as close to studying in Japan as possible. We welcome students who are interested in studying abroad in Japan or at Kobe University.
Program Leaflet / Schedule (PDF)
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Date |
July 2nd - 15th, 2026 |
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Capacity |
About 20 students |
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Eligibility |
● Students who are registered at an overseas university with which Kobe University has an academic exchange agreement ●Level: Upper Intermediate (JLPT N2 or CEFR B2 equivalent*) |
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Program Contents & Hours |
1. Japanese language (35 hours) a. Lectures: Students will learn about current issues in Japan such as education, society and culture from various learning materials. b. Tutorials: Students will converse with Kobe University students to consolidate their understanding and apply language skills. 2. Area Studies (4 hours) Total 39 hours |
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Costs |
30,000 JPY |
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Scholarship |
60,000 JPY |
How to apply
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Application Deadline |
Sunday, April 12th, 2026 |
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Application Procedure |
Please complete and submit the application form (Google Forms) using the link below. |
Important Dates
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Application deadline |
April 12th, 2026 |
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Acceptance announcement |
April 24th, 2026 |
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Program starts |
July 2nd, 2026 |
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Program ends |
July 15th, 2026 |
Enquiries
Kobe University Global Education Center (From April 2026, the Center for Global Engagement)
Tel: +81-78-803-5262 Fax: +81-78-803-5289
E-mail: cie-summer{AT}edu.kobe-u.ac.jp ※Please change [AT] to @.
Video by Public Relations Division, Public Relations Department, Kobe University Kobe University Summer Program 2017 ～10 Days in Kobe 2017/07/24
